Brendon v. Worley
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from first district court. Action by Edwin Y. Brendon against George S. Worley, as president of Nelson Lodge, No. 64, Order of Sons of St. George, for services rendered by plaintiff as physician. There was a judgment in favor of plaintiff, and defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
Plaintiff, a member of Nelson Lodge, No. 64, Order of Sons of St. George, was elected its physician, pursuant to a provision of the by-laws of the lodge, as follows: “A legally qualified physician, who shall be an Englishman, shall be elected, and remain in office during the pleasure of the lodge.” The compensation was payable quarter-yearly. At a stated or regular meeting of the lodge held on November 28, 1892, upwards of 30 qualified. members being present thereat, it was resolved, by a majority vote, that plaintiff’s employment should be discontinued from thenceforth. This action was…
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